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Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns the recent overnight vandalism of the Sean Graham bookmakers’ massacre memorial on Ormeau Road, calling it a heinous hate‑crime, urging anyone with information to assist police and pledging continued support for the victims’ families and local community.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes briefs British Labour MPs and Trade Unionists in Westminster on recent events
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes tells British Labour MPs and trade unionists at Westminster that nationalist communities, including Garvaghy Road residents, need protection from sectarianism. He welcomes the Secretary of State's ban on a proposed march and thanks those who spoke out against it.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order Garvaghy Road march dispute Original release: Hughes briefs British Labour MPs and Trade Unionists in Westminster on recent events (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns attack on Sean Graham massacre memorial
South Belfast SDLP councillor Gary McKeown condemns the latest attack on the memorial at the Sean Graham bookmakers on the Ormeau Road as sectarian. He says it causes hurt to victims' families and calls for leadership from those in influence to call out the attacks and stop them.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: SDLP condemns attack on Sean Graham massacre memorial (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong marks International Day of Rural Women with call for action on women in farming
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA asks DAERA what progress it has made since the Breaking the Grass Ceiling report on women in agriculture, four years on. She calls for recognition of women's farm work, support for women without legal stake in family farms, and rural service provision.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong marks International Day of Rural Women with call for action on women in farming (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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All sides must unequivocally condemn threats to residents by those unlawfully erecting flags, says Bradshaw
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns threats made against residents of a street near the Ormeau Road who complained about unwanted flags, and says the incident shows the need for legislation. She says attaching flags to street furniture is unlawful and criticises elected…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ormeau Road area flag threats against residents Original release: All sides must unequivocally condemn threats to residents by those unlawfully erecting flags, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Doctors strike and nurses ballot highlights failure of Minister to prioritise pay awards, says Nuala McAllister MLA
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the announced BMA strike involving consultants, SAS doctors and resident doctors, plus the Royal College of Nursing's planned ballot of its members, reflects the Health Minister's failure to prioritise pay awards.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA strike announcement and RCN strike ballot in Northern Ireland Original release: Doctors strike and nurses ballot highlights failure of Minister to prioritise pay awards, says Nuala McAllister MLA (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the Parades Commission to keep the existing restriction on a loyal order march proposed for the Lower Ormeau Road, after meeting concerned residents. She cites the 1992 Sean Graham bookmakers' killings and recent attacks on the memorial.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lower Ormeau parades decision Original release: There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Flexibility, not radio ultimatums, needed to end budget deadlock – Aiken
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA urges the Secretary of State and Executive to drop public sparring and agree a budget, warning that nurses and health workers face continued pay delays and an RCN ballot on industrial action.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland budget deadlock and health pay award delay Original release: Flexibility, not radio ultimatums, needed to end budget deadlock – Aiken (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges anyone who confronted the men guarding the stolen car later used in the Omagh bombing to give evidence, and challenges Sinn Féin to confirm whether any of its members were involved, supporting the Inquiry’s search for answers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Cullaville car confrontation evidence Original release: Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Long issues ‘direct call’ to political leaders to agree Cross-Party Compact on health reform
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges the leaders of all Assembly parties to forge a joint agreement on health and social care transformation, warning that long waiting lists, missed cancer targets and chronic hospital corridor delays risk total system collapse.
Health Issue: Ten‑year anniversary of the Bengoa report Original release: Long issues ‘direct call’ to political leaders to agree Cross-Party Compact on health reform (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
The DUP says its delegation, including leader Gavin Robinson, met the Chief Constable to press for full transparency on investigations into those who blocked the Garvaghy Road and on the threats behind the referral that led to the Drumcree parade being banned. Robinson says legal proceedings…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban and Garvaghy Road blockade investigations Original release: DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew says paramilitary groups must not be allowed to linger, responding to an independent report on paramilitary transition to disbandment. He calls for a pathway for those committed to leaving the past behind, while those refusing to give up violence should face the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment published Original release: Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation
SDLP Opposition challenges the Executive over delayed racial equality legislation after record race hate incidents and crimes in 2025/26, and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain the delay. Its Black History Month Opposition Day motion also recognised black communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Executive delay to racial equality legislation following record race hate figures Original release: SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Don’t let Portadown parade dispute spread across Northern Ireland
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA urges political leaders to confine the Drumcree parade dispute to Portadown, calling calls to spread protests across Northern Ireland "absolute folly". He also asks parading groups not to hold unnotified processions and says he will meet the PPS and Chief Constable.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade dispute and calls to expand protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Don’t let Portadown parade dispute spread across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists welcome report on paramilitary transition and disbandment
Ulster Unionist councillor Pete Wray welcomes the publication of Fleur Ravensbergen's independent report on paramilitary transition to disbandment. He calls for victims to remain central, rejects any legitimisation or rewards for paramilitary groups, and says genuine disbandment must mean…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment published Original release: Ulster Unionists welcome report on paramilitary transition and disbandment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable gives “categoric assurance” Garvaghy Road decision was not political
UUP leader Jon Burrows says the Chief Constable gave him a firm assurance that the decision to seek a ban on the Garvaghy Road parade had no political motive, and calls for a swift policing operation to bring people to justice. He also says he will seek an independent review of recent police…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban and Garvaghy Road blockade investigations Original release: Chief Constable gives “categoric assurance” Garvaghy Road decision was not political (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘No confidence’ motions failure in performative politics – Ennis
Sinn Féin's Chief Whip Sinéad Ennis, South Down MLA, says unionist no confidence motions against four Sinn Féin and Executive ministers were pointless and never likely to pass, though she welcomes that most MLAs rejected them. She also pledges continued opposition to sectarian intimidation, citing…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: ‘No confidence’ motions failure in performative politics – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Baby Loss Awareness week opportunity to help break the silence – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to help break the silence, after hosting a remembrance event at Stormont. She thanks bereaved families and support organisations and welcomes baby loss certificate legislation, noting over 8,000 certificates have been issued.
Health Original release: Baby Loss Awareness week opportunity to help break the silence – Dolan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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British Government legacy amendments no more than a ‘Veterans Charter’ for British state forces – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the latest British Government legacy amendments are a deeply concerning statement of intent, giving extra protections to former British military personnel at the expense of families seeking truth and prosecutions. He calls for a legacy process that is independent…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy amendments announcement Original release: British Government legacy amendments no more than a ‘Veterans Charter’ for British state forces – Finucane (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Court of Appeal judgement underscores travesty and perversity of Chief Constable & Secretary of State siding with lawbreakers
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling rejecting a challenge to a Portadown parade determination, and accuses the Chief Constable and Secretary of State of backing lawbreakers. He calls for the Parades Commission to build the court's enhanced protection for traditional…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: Court of Appeal judgement underscores travesty and perversity of Chief Constable & Secretary of State siding with lawbreakers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)